Category: Disney Signature Experiences
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Ka wa’a returning to Aulani resort on March 27
In just a few weeks, even more magic is returning to Aulani Resort! At the end of this month, guests will once again be welcomed with a magical lu’au that marks the beginning of a magical stay! On March 27, Ka Wa’a, a Lu’au at Aulani Resort will return and bring all-new memories for guests…
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Disney Cruise Lines Suspends Departures Through May 2021
The Disney Cruise Line has extended its suspension of departures. Now, all departures will be suspended through May 2021. Along with that, all Disney Magic cruises have been cancelled through August 10, 2021. The decision was made by Disney Cruise Line in accordance with the guidelines that have been issued by U.S. Centers for Disease…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons Celebrates 30 Years of Happily Ever Afters
New product launches – including dazzling gowns from Allure Bridals, elegant wedding rings and Mickey & Minnie bridal ears – offer couples more magical touches for their special day LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 10, 2021) — Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons is celebrating its 30thanniversary with enchanting new ways to make dreams come true. The…
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New Expedition Cruises Announced by Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney has announced a new experience for families to visit Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands. Starting in late 2021, Adventures by Disney Expedition Cruises will take adventurers to Antarctica and then to the Galapagos Islands in 2022. These adventures will allow guests to sail aboard specialized ships that are intimate and built to…
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Through a Year of Challenges Disney Parks Also Celebrates a Year of Giving
2020 has been an incredibly challenging year. As the global pandemic raged around the world the impact was felt everywhere. Through these challenges, Disney Parks has continued to help people get through this challenging situation. Disney has worked with cast and community partners to make a difference. Throughout 2020, Disney has found ways to help.…
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MagicBands to Unlock the Magic at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii Soon
In 2013, Disney announced a whole new way to unlock the magic! MagicBands give guests the power to unlock rooms, access attractions through FastPass+, and even capture their PhotoPass photos! In a new link on shopDisney, it was announced that the MagicBand system would be coming to Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii! While there are…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals Grand Hall Character Statue During Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration
Disney Cruise Line fans got a magical Christmas present during the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration this year. Disney released a new video with a look at the fleet’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. This video also revealed the character that would appear at the base of the beautiful staircase in the Grand Hall.…
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Disney Cruise Line Cancels All Cruises Through February 2021
The Disney Cruise Line has canceled all upcoming departures of its cruises through February 2021. This comes as the coronavirus continues to impact the cruise industry dramatically. The following alert was put on the Disney Cruise Line website giving an update for future cruises: Disney Cruise Line Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Alert December 4, 2020 Disney…
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4,000 Cast Members to Be Let Go By Disney in First Half of 2021
Disney has disclosed in a filing that it intends to lay off another 4,000 cast members in the first half of 2021. The news came from a 10-K filing that disclosed that it would be laying off 32,000 cast members in total, up from the 28,000 initially disclosed in September. All of these layoffs are…
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Disney Cruise Line Vacations Canceled Through Last Months of 2020
This week, Cruise Lines International Association made a tough but necessary decision. They have called off all cruising for the rest of 2020, which would include Disney Cruise Line vacations. The choice to suspend cruising through December 31 was made voluntarily. The association noted that this pause “will provide additional time to align the industry’s…
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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Unveils New Mobile App Ahead of November 1st Reopening
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, has unveiled a new mobile app. this app arrives just days before Disney’s Hawaiian resort reopens on November 1st. This comes as Disney continues to rely more on contactless transactions and services for its guests globally. The Aulani Resort Mobile app will allow guests to help guests have a…
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Disney Parks Joins TikTok
Disney Parks continues to expand the ways it shares magic with the world. The newest addition is that Disney Parks now can be found on Tik Tok. The announcement came via the Disney Parks Blog. The Disney Parks Blog had this to say about the new TikTok channel: Whether it’s a one-of-a-kind look at The…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2022 Itineraries That Include Hawaii and Other Incredible Destinations
The Disney Cruise Line has announced its 2022 itineraries today. These itineraries include 10-night Hawaiian Islands cruises and also multiple sailings to the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico, departing from coast-to-coast homeports including New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, San Diego, Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida. Bookings for these cruises will open to the public on Oct. 22,…
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Delivery of Disney Wish to Disney Cruise Line Delayed
Recently Christine McCarthy, the CFO of The Walt Disney Company, spoke virtually at the Bank of America Virtual 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. During her discussion, she confirmed that the Disney Cruise Line’s next ship, the Disney Wish, will be delayed in its delivery to Disney. McCarthy responded to a question about when the…
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Disney Parks Moms Panel Now planDisney
Today Disney announced an update to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is being replaced by planDisney. This resource offers guests a chance to get questions answered by experienced Disney parks guests. The new planDisney panel is the next step in the evolution of the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is billed as a “go-to…
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Watch Virtual Showing of Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical
Disney continues to share #DisneyMagicMoments for people at home as the world continues to weather the coronavirus pandemic. Recently Disney has shared Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical from the Walt Disney Theatre. This Broadway-style show was recorded with the original cast of the show. Virtual Viewing: Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical What did…
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Disney Cruise Line Cancels All Remaining 2020 Alaska Cruises
The Disney Cruise Line has canceled all remaining 2020 cruises to Alaska as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The news came from the Disney Cruise Line website. On May 29, 2020, the Canadian government extended its decision to not allow cruise ships to dock in Canadian ports through October 31, 2020. As a result,…
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Virtual Viewing Showcases Disney Cruise Line’s Beauty and the Beast
Currently there isn’t a lot of cruising happening for Disney fans on the Disney Cruise Line. However, there is no shortage of Disney magic to be found coming from the Disney Cruise Line. While there may be no cruises happening the Disney Cruise Line shared a roundup of its presentation of Beauty and the Beast.…
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Disney Cruise Line Suspends All Departures Through April 28 and Vancouver Sailings Until the End of June
The Disney Cruise Line has announced that it is suspending all cruises through April 28th and any sailings from Vancouver through the end of June. A statement was posted on the Disney Cruise Line website with details. The decisions to suspend sailings are due primarily to the safety of both guests and cast members. They…
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Disney Auditions Postpones Auditions
Disney continues to move to protect cast members, or in this future cast members, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Today, Disney Auditions tweeted that it would be postponing auditions due to the outbreak. At this time, there aren’t a lot of details regarding the postponing of auditions. However, expect that auditions will continue to be…
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Disney Announces Closure of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris Resorts
Today The Walt Disney Company announced the closure of multiple Disney resorts due to the coronavirus outbreak. The news began with the announcement that the Disneyland Resort will be closing the gates to its parks starting on March 14th. The hotels at the Disneyland Resort will be closing two days later on March 16th. Later…
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Disney Cruise Line Awards Scholarships to Four Bahamian Female Cadets Pursuing Dreams of Becoming Shipboard Leaders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (March 6, 2020) – During a special award ceremony held this morning at the LJM Maritime Academy in Nassau, Disney Cruise Line awarded scholarships to four female cadets to attend the maritime academy. The scholarships, one for each of the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, include two years of study at…
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Sneak Peek of Disney’s “Mulan” Coming to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line
We are just weeks away from Disney’s live-action hitting theaters! This retelling of the animated Disney film will come to theaters on March 27, 2020. To celebrate the film coming so soon, Disney is bringing a sneak peek of the film to Disney Parks and ships on the Disney Cruise Line! It will begin on…
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Disney Cruise Line Returns to Greece and Offers an Exciting Array of Itineraries for Families in Summer 2021
Summer season returns to Alaska, Caribbean and Bahamas, and features new ports of call in Greece, Sweden and Norway CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2020) — In summer 2021, Disney Cruise Line will sail a variety of itineraries around the world including a return to Greece – back by popular demand – and exciting and varied…